Pigeon Forge is a city located in Sevier County Tennessee. Pigeon Forge has a 2024 population of 6,342. Pigeon Forge is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,401 in 2020.
The average household income in Pigeon Forge is $65,568 with a poverty rate of 22.97%. The median age in Pigeon Forge is 35.4 years: 32.6 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pigeon Forge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,198 | 66.16% |
| Two or more races | 974 | 15.35% |
| Other race | 910 | 14.34% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 105 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,325 | 2.69 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 971 | 3.55 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Non Family | 809 | 1.16 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 468 | 3.52 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Male | 77 | 3 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 399 | 10.03% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 5.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 7.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 154 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,386 | 34.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 628 | 15.78% |
| Some College | 896 | 22.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,001 | 2,412 | 379 |
| Hispanic | 610 | 246 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 374 | 159 | 0 |
| Other Race | 298 | 104 | 40 |
| Black | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| Asian | 105 | 85 | 24 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 22.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,833 | $62,542 | $70,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,182 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,225 | $34,333 | $32,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,107 | $39,402 | $14,226 |
| Overall | $33,673 | $36,339 | $29,639 |
| Some College | $32,122 | $31,236 | $34,539 |
$33,673
Average Earnings
$36,339
Average Male
$29,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.44% of Pigeon Forge residents speak only English, while 28.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,062 | 961 | 23.66% |
| Multiple | 774 | 269 | 34.75% |
| Hispanic | 1,528 | 197 | 12.89% |
| Other | 910 | 100 | 10.99% |
| Black | 116 | 51 | 43.97% |
| Native | 30 | 12 | 40% |
22.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.73%
Male Poverty Rate
21.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pigeon Forge is Black, with 43.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pigeon Forge is Other, with 10.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.64% |
| High School | 22.16% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 25.04% |
| Male Employed | 11.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,703 | $76,231 |
| Households | $53,839 | $65,568 |
| Married Families | $84,918 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,298 | $38,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
338
Number of Veterans
338
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 9.07% |
| Black | 38 | 29.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.84%
Born in Pigeon Forge
80.6%
Native Born
19.4%
Foreign Born
16.78%
Non Citizen
2.62%
Naturalized
80.6% of Pigeon Forge residents were born in the United States, with 48.84% having been born in Tennessee. 16.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,268 | -15 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 6,283 | -15 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 6,298 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 6,312 | -15 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 6,327 | -15 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 6,342 | -15 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 6,357 | 155 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 6,202 | -151 | -2.38% |
| 2021 | 6,353 | -48 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 6,401 | 138 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 6,263 | -59 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 6,322 | 113 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 6,209 | 30 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 6,179 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 6,137 | 42 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 6,095 | 73 | 1.21% |
| 2013 | 6,022 | 52 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 5,970 | 49 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 5,921 | 55 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 5,866 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,083 | 2,056 | 67.92% |
| 1990 | 3,027 | -3,241 | -51.71% |